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Recent Obituaries in South Milwaukee, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the South Milwaukee, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Antoinette Hebel

Antoinette Hebel

Oct 7, 2019

Hebel, Antoinette P. (nee Lesauskis) passed away in the comfort of her home on October 7, 2019 at the age of 99 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, John, and her children, John (Sonya), Marlene (Walter) Royek, & David, and her granddaughter, Kimberly (Jeff) Loeding. She is survived by her loving grandchildren, Michelle (Jay Mertens) Royek and David...

Daniel Fullington

Daniel Fullington

Oct 6, 2019

Daniel B. Fullington passed away at home with family on October 6, 2019 at the age of 86 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Joan (nee Maxfield). Loving father of Eugene, the late Terrance, Linda (James) Spielbauer, and Tim (Christine Huck). Proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Further survived by 1 brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

Gary Biedrzycki

Gary Biedrzycki

Oct 4, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 77. Loving husband to Marcia. Dear Father to Christine (Ken) Trepinski, Michael G. (Veneta) and Stephen J. (Karin) Biedrzycki. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and sisters Susan (Kevin) and Carol. The family wishes to thank Aurora Home Hospice and Dr. McGartland for their...

Ernest Rodman

Ernest Rodman

Oct 3, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 90. Loving husband to the late Alice H. (nee Larson). Dear father to Bryan (Mary) Rodman, the late Cheryl West and the late Richard (Janet) Rodman. Beloved grandfather to Michael, James (Sarah), Alyssa, Rebecca (Nicholas)), Rachel (Thomas) and Ruth. Great-grandfather to Joseph. Dear brother to Verna (Dennis) Zahn,...

Ruth Hogden

Ruth Hogden

Oct 2, 2019

Sought shelter in the house of the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Loving wife of 40 years to James Hogden. Dear mother of Lisa (nee Grochowski) (Wayne) Strickland. Proud Grandmother of Michael Strickland. Beloved sister of Rita Maciona. Ruth was preceded in death by sisters Violet and Theresa. Her devoted parents were Benjamin (Quippy) and Sophie (nee Michalski) Piastowski....

Thomas Maczka

Thomas Maczka

Sep 23, 2019

Maczka, Thomas M. passed away surrounded by family on September 23, 2019 at the age of 67 years. Loving brother of Paul (Naomi), the late Jerome (Sue), Mary (John) Williams, Joanne (Dennis) Makarewicz, and Martin (Lori). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and Linda. Tom served honorably in the United States...

Joyce Slivinski

Joyce Slivinski

Sep 19, 2019

Slivinski, Joyce M. (nee Vogt) passed away on September 19, 2019 at the age of 95. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Vincent. Loving mother of Mike (Debra), Linda (Dick) Zieske, Mary, Nan (Michael) Flaherty, Mark (Sue), Jim, Steve (Teresa), Chris (Randy) Hart, and Karen. Proud grandmother of Michael, Richard, Selena, Vince, Jenna, Sarah, Jessica, Alex, Taylor, Lizzi, Teddy,...

Donald Meyer

Donald Meyer

Sep 16, 2019

Meyer, Donald C. a proud U.S. Army veteran of WWII, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 93. Don was a graduate of West Allis Central High School, where he played basketball, and was a baseball pitcher with a wicked curve ball. He was recruited by the Cardinals right out of high school, but his draft...

Olga Horton

Olga Horton

Sep 16, 2019

Of South Milwaukee passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the age of 70. She was born in Austria and was the daughter of Nikolaus and Franziska Dujomovic. Olga was the wife of the late David Horton. She is survived by her child, Tina (Steve) Wroblewski and grandchildren, Shane Effinger, Joe Effinger, Shelby Wroblewski; child, Nicholas Schuster and grandchildren,...

Mary Ann Holding

Mary Ann Holding

Sep 15, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Sun., Sept. 15, 2019 at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late James E. Holding. She is survived by her children, James (the late Sandy) Holding, Cheri (Craig) Lindstedt and Sandy (Mike) Povolo; grandchildren, Bill Lindstedt, and Laura (Mark) Landvatter; great-grandchildren, Brandon Lindstedt, Justin Lindstedt, Alex Landvatter and Ryan . Further survived by step-grandchildren,...

Avak Tertadian

Avak Tertadian

Sep 12, 2019

Born on December 3, 1924 and passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 94. Loving husband to Janice A. Tertadian (nee Berg). Beloved father to Scott Tertadian, David (Kari) Tertadian, Jack Tertadian M.D. and Nancy (Steven) Sikora. Dear grandfather to Elizabeth (Marcus) Roshak, Steven Tertadian, Lauren, Noah and Max Sikora. Great-grandfather to James Roshak. Brother to...

Ann Stevens

Ann Stevens

Sep 11, 2019

Stevens, Ann E. passed away on September 11, 2019 at the age of 62. Loving mother of Robert (Angie), Sabrina (Marcus) Rhines, Wesley (Samantha) Norquist, and Toni Freeman (Roger Baptiste). Very proud grandmother of Brittany, Geneva, Elijah, Micah, Aminah, Aria, and Madelyn. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sharon Harron, and her brother, William Harron. She...

John Seibel

John Seibel

Sep 9, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 66. Loving husband to Debra. Beloved father to Sally (Brian) Dollar, Nicole (Steve) Pliszka and Jill (Rob) Struble. Dear grandfather to Alicia (Ryan) Foster, Tyler Struble and Gavin Dollar. Also survived by his great-granddaughter Emma, many brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation at the funeral...

Richard Patten

Richard Patten

Sep 9, 2019

Richard "Dick" A. Patten- "Papa"- joined his wife, Amelia, on September 9, 2019 at the age of 83. He was a loving husband, father, and Papa. Richard was born on November 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. Despite this, he was a true Packer fan known to taunt Bear fans by reminding them that indeed, "the Bears still suck". He had...

Donald Kuhagen

Donald Kuhagen

Sep 8, 2019

Passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, age 69. He is survived by his special friend, Lois M. Burns and step-son Richard (Donna) Burns. Preceded in death by his brother Ronald Kuhagen. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, September 12 from 4 to 7 PM with a service at 7 PM. Interment...

George Brenzel

George Brenzel

Sep 7, 2019

Passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 85. He is survived by his son Mark and ex-wife, Barbara. Brother to James (Mical), Daniel (Kathy), Abigail (Dell) Lewis, Bridget (Chris) Kurth, Caroline (Rod) Meade, Nannette Nimmer and the late Sarah Traina. Also survived by other relatives and friends. George was a Milwaukee police officer for 32 years....

Michael Grabowski

Michael Grabowski

Sep 5, 2019

Passed unexpectedly on Thurs., Sept. 5, 2019 at the age of 33. His humor, laughter, joy and love will be missed by his parents, Michael J. and Teresa A. Grabowski Sr.; brothers, Shane (fiancé, Jaimee Sixty) Grabowski and Travis (Tonya Ross) Grabowski; maternal grandparents, Mary and Frank Szpek; nieces & nephews, Althea, Jordyn, Estevan, Daniel, Dayne and Lyric; aunts &...

Merlyn Jekich

Merlyn Jekich

Sep 1, 2019

Jekich, Merlyn A. passed away on September 1, 2019 surrounded by family at the age of 92. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Lazar. Loving mother of Milo (Claudia) and Mark. Proud grandmother of Michelle (Clinton), Melony, Ashley (Tammer), Joe (Michelle), and Lisa (John). Great-grandparent of 13 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandmother of 2 great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Warren (Lorrain). Preceded in...

Dawn Hosmanek

Dawn Hosmanek

Aug 30, 2019

Hosmanek, Dawn P. (nee Dinkelman) Preceded in death by her husband Joseph J. Hosmanek. Proud, loving and devoted mother of Jodeen, Max (Celina), Dan (Ellen), Jilan (Jeff Kerznar), Sally (Peter Schultz), and Eileen. Loving grandmother of Erin (Jeff), Martin, EmmyLou, Hans (Toni), John and Grae and great-grandmother to Milo and Lucy. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. And BFF...

Alvin Gaeth

Alvin Gaeth

Aug 29, 2019

Gaeth, Alvin passed away on August 29, 2019 at the age of 89 years. He was born June 5, 1930 to Frederick and Josephine Gaeth. Preceded in death by his parents, his wives Cleda Louise (nee Madison) & Patricia Mary (nee Marine), his daughter Linda Louise, sisters Dolores (the late Ken), Amelia (the late Earl), Anna (the late Edward), Eleonore;...

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